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Letter from the archbishop, the lord chancellor and others to Sir Thomas Smith (1558?-1625), Sir Lionel Cranfield [earl of Middlesex, (1575-1645)], Sir Richard Weston [earl of Portland, (1577-1635)], Sir John Wolstenholme (1562-1639), early 17th century

 Item — Box: G.b.10
Identifier: G.b.10, fol. 114r-114v

Scope and Contents

Correspondents ask them to report on the proposal to introduce the making of tapestry into England The privileges and condicions upon which Sir Francis Crane doth undertake to do His Majesty's service in bringing over and establishing the manufacture of all sorts of tapestries in England. (Incomplete?)

contemporary copy

Dates

  • early 17th century

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Biographical / Historical

Sir Francis Crane (died 1636) became director of the tapestry works established at Mortlake in 1619. Thomas Smith lived ca. 1558-1625, Lionel Cranfield, earl of Middlesex lived 1575-1645, Richard Weston, earl of Portland lived 1577-1635, and John Wolstenholme lived 1562-1639.

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